Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei stated during his weekly press conference that Tehran does not believe the agreement is directed against the Islamic Republic.

“When it comes to three countries with which we share deep religious, historical, and cultural ties—Turkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia—there is no reason to worry that this agreement is directed against Iran,” the diplomat noted.

Baghaei also considered that the pact reflects a growing regional perception of the need to strengthen domestic security mechanisms and reduce dependence on external actors.

The agreement was signed last Friday in Mecca by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan; Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif signed the agreement.

According to information released about the understanding, the mechanism seeks to strengthen military cooperation and joint deterrence capabilities, without being directed against any specific country.

It also envisions greater security coordination, cooperation among defense industries, and measures aimed at improving the interoperability of the armed forces of Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.

The parties present the agreement as an instrument aimed at strengthening regional stability and promoting a shared vision of security based on the division of responsibilities.

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